BOEING A75N1(PT17)
Palm Springs, CA — October 12, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 12, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA014 |
| Event ID | 20101013X62218 |
| Location | Palm Springs, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.82944, -116.50667 |
| Airport | Palm Springs In't Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | A75N1(PT17) |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the tail wheel-equipped airplane on runway 31R. The pilot stated that during the landing, he encountered a crosswind, the left wingtip touched the runway, and the airplane ground looped. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions. Post accident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the left aileron and a wing rib. Approximately 15 minutes after the accident, the wind was reported from 130 degrees at 4 knots.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.